A sign hangs outside an Aldi grocery store in Chicago, Illinois.
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German supermarket chain Aldi said on Wednesday it plans to open about 100 new stores in the US by the end of the year and expand its pick-up service.
The company said it will focus on adding new locations in Arizona, California, Florida and the Northeast.
The company said Aldi will make the expansion of its pickup available at more than 1,200 stores. The company still plans to offer grocery delivery through Instacart from most stores.
Downloading the curtain became a popular service during the coronavirus pandemic, as shoppers wanted to avoid entering stores during the health crisis. Retailers expect consumers to continue to look for this option, even if the cases of Covid are declining as it makes the store more convenient.
The supermarket chain, which has more than 2,000 stores in 37 states, will also build a local headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Alabama, to support the Gulf Coast region. With this facility, Aldi can open up to 35 new stores in the Gulf Coast region, with the first two to open later this year in Tallahassee, Florida.